The Health Science program is structured to prepare the student for employment as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). The curriculum includes all standards and procedures contained in the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Certified Nurse Assistant Instruction Model. The State CNA Competency Examination may be taken upon successful completion of all aspects of the course, which includes classroom theory and the nursing home clinical rotation. Upon completion of this course students may chose to continue their education in preparation for any of a number of careers in the health care field i.e.; Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Ultrasound Technician, etc..

Articulation

Students that complete all IDPH requirements and receive an “A” or “B” as a final grade will receive 6 credit hours from Joliet Junior College.

Philosophy

Students will be expected to meet all of the course goals listed below and be able to demonstrate their understanding of the underlying concepts. The instruction will utilize lecture, role-playing, audio-visual aids, demonstration, and “hands on” experience at a local clinical location. Students will work independently or in groups to complete the assignments and projects. Assignments will require students to draw upon academic skills in biology, anatomy, mathematics, and language arts. Student assessment will be based on group work, completion and evaluation of chapter worksheets, written exams covering important concepts and procedures, and class participation/behavior. All students will complete the course with a minimum requirement of 70% to receive high school credit for this course.

Goals

Upon completion of the course the student will have gained basic skills and knowledge in the following:

Students receiving an excused absence will be allowed equal days as number of missed days to turn in work. An unexcused absence will result in the student receiving a “0” for the work completed that day.

Student Organization:

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is an international student organization dedicated to students interested in a health care career. HOSA dues: $25.